Cabiria (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1914, Cabiria is a drama and history film directed by Giovanni Pastrone, running about 127 minutes. “All Nations Bow to This - The Greatest Spectacle the World Has Seen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Cabiria is kidnapped by pirates and sold as a slave in Carthage. Just as she's to be sacrificed to Moloch, Cabiria is rescued by Fulvius Axilla, a good-hearted Roman spy, and his powerful slave, Maciste. The trio are broken up as Cabiria is entrusted to a woman of noble birth. With Cabiria's fate unknown, Maciste punished for his heroism, and Fulvius sent away to fight for Rome, is there any hope of our heroes reuniting?
Who’s in it. Cabiria stars Carolina Catena as Cabiria (Chlld), Lidia Quaranta as Cabiria (Adult), Gina Marangoni as Croessa and Dante Testa as Karthalo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Cabiria has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cabiria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cabiria tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cabiria (1914)?
- In US, Cabiria is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cabiria worth watching?
- Cabiria holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cabiria?
- Cabiria stars Carolina Catena, Lidia Quaranta, Gina Marangoni, Dante Testa and Umberto Mozzato.
- When was Cabiria released?
- Cabiria was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.